PECO Plus vs NEX Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PECO Plus
Control your HVAC system remotely using your phone. This platform allows for comprehensive management of compatible thermostats, offering convenience and advanced features for home climate control.
- Remote HVAC control
- Smartphone integration
- Thermostat management
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
- Internet connection required for some features
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The PECO Plus smart platform is PECO Control System’s newest offering in the pursuit of groundbreaking HVAC controls. Initially launching for the PECO T8168W-3, the PECO Plus smart platform allows you to control almost any HVAC system via your phone. Thermostat Support: - T8168W-3 Some features require a working internet connection, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth.
NEX Smart
Control and monitor your NEXhome intercom devices remotely. Engage in video intercoms, unlock doors, and manage multiple residents from anywhere. Access call and unlocking history for enhanced security and convenience.
- Remote video intercom
- Remote unlocking
- Calling and unlocking record query
- Multi-resident management
- Works with NEX Smart Cloud Platform
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NEX Smart is a mobile application that is used in conjunction with NEX Smart Cloud Platform, indoor monitor, door phone, doorbell, and other intercom devices of NEXhome. Enable you to achieve remote video intercom with access control devices, remote unlocking, query of calling and unlocking records, and multi residents management anytime and anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NEX Smart at monthly against PECO Plus's every 15 months. NEX Smart also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). PECO Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PECO Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
PECO Plus ships an update every 15 months, NEX Smart monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PECO Plus | NEX Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astronics Corporation | Nex Cloud Tech LLC |
Customer experience
PECO Plus
NEX Smart
In-app purchases
PECO Plus
No in-app purchases
NEX Smart
No in-app purchases
